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Picture of the Week May 09, 2006

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Picture of the Week May 09, 2006

Postby Geoff on Tue May 09, 2006 9:22 am

This week's POTW is by BigV - who posted two beautiful images in the one post. It was a bit of a decision choosing which one for POTW, but as soon as I saw his post earlier in the week, knowing it was my turn to choose, I had a very likely 'winner'. I am always amazed at the high quality images which are submit each week! The benchmark is soo much higher here than it once was. BigV - kudos to you for a wonderful image. The light, the composition and the contrast make this image and is one I have kept coming back to since BigV's initial post. :D Here it is:

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And for those that missed the original thread - here
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Postby macka on Tue May 09, 2006 9:24 am

This had POW written all over it. Well done, it's a great picture.
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Postby Oneputt on Tue May 09, 2006 9:26 am

Well I for one did miss the original thread, so I am pleased that this image won POW. Just love it and a deserving winner. :D
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Postby owen on Tue May 09, 2006 9:28 am

Beautiful photo. Love the contrasting golden tones with the dark sky.
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Postby Glen on Tue May 09, 2006 9:43 am

Well done Big V, great tones in that pic
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Postby Michael on Tue May 09, 2006 10:25 am

Well done and well deserving
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Postby Alpha_7 on Tue May 09, 2006 10:33 am

Congrats Big V, I had this one marked down as a potential POTW the first time I saw it, the balance in this shot between sky and ground is just beaut. Well done!
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Postby Big V on Tue May 09, 2006 10:34 am

Thanks all, there is a lot to be said for always carrying your camera and keeping an eye out for that which stands out from the norm. I enjoy recording the changes in life that constantly surround me on a daily basis. It is fun and I derive a sense of personal satisfaction when I capture these moments - they may not always be technically brilliant but they are stand out moments..
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Postby stubbsy on Tue May 09, 2006 10:35 am

Congrats Virgs
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Postby Manta on Tue May 09, 2006 10:40 am

Congratulations BigV. What a cracker! I also missed the first post so thanks Geoff for a great choice.
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Postby Willy wombat on Tue May 09, 2006 11:04 am

That is a cracker. What wonderful light you have capture and the contrast against the sky is truly magical.
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Postby firsty on Tue May 09, 2006 11:24 am

Great choice Geoff
excellent shot BigV I thought this would be photo of the week when I first opened the original thread
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Postby xerubus on Tue May 09, 2006 11:26 am

I missed this the first time around.... beautiful shot!

well done.

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Postby sirhc55 on Tue May 09, 2006 11:41 am

The man - the camera - the right place - the right time - well done :)
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Postby blacknstormy on Tue May 09, 2006 11:46 am

Congrats BV :)
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Postby BBJ on Tue May 09, 2006 12:00 pm

Congrats Big Fella, it was a very nice shot of the weather over there and yes well deserved.
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Postby marcotrov on Tue May 09, 2006 12:27 pm

Well done Big V
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Postby ABG on Tue May 09, 2006 12:41 pm

Congratulations Big V. A wonderful image and a deserving winner of POTW
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Postby mark on Tue May 09, 2006 12:42 pm

Congrats BigV! That's a cracker pic, thanks for sharing it.
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Postby johnd on Tue May 09, 2006 1:15 pm

Congratulations Big V.
Excellent choice Geoff.

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Postby greencardigan on Tue May 09, 2006 1:56 pm

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Postby Alex on Tue May 09, 2006 2:05 pm

Great choice. This pic caught my attention when it was posted.
Congratulations!

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Postby avkomp on Tue May 09, 2006 2:35 pm

congrats on POTW.

I thought this was a great image when I saw it.
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Postby huynhie on Tue May 09, 2006 5:51 pm

Well done Big V :wink:
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Postby mic on Tue May 09, 2006 6:40 pm

Now thats a POTW if I ever saw one.

Simple with Punch !

Congrats Big V.

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Postby Killakoala on Tue May 09, 2006 7:24 pm

'Tis a wonderful image with sublime and perfect lighting.

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Postby suzanneg on Wed May 10, 2006 5:26 pm

As others have already said, great picture. The unusual lighting and strong colours really work in this shot. Great choice Geoff. :up:
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Postby Slider on Wed May 10, 2006 8:18 pm

Congratulations BV. Beautiful image which I also missed first time round, though lately if you just blink you miss a hundred posts.

Well DOne :D
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Postby Greg B on Thu May 11, 2006 11:21 pm

That is an absolute corker BigV, congratulations

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Postby Simon on Fri May 12, 2006 11:17 pm

BigV,

Top image mate - you got the light perfectly.

Composition well formed too.
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